Steering hard to turn left

2002 NISSAN XTERRA
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SMALLKATT
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I cannot easily turn steering wheel to the left, I can turn to the right with no problem. I’ve already installed a new power steering pump and put some Sea Foam transmission tune into steering fluid yesterday and took it for long drive.
Oct 27, 2019 at 8:56 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

This happens when the steering box goes out. here is a video of the job being done on a similar car (the steps are the same) with a diagram below to show you how on your car:

https://youtu.be/KKeFqHLuRQ0

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Oct 29, 2019 at 4:05 AM
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